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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
102 high schools get upgraded to higher secondary level in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: As many as 102 high schools in the state under the School and Mass Education department have been upgraded to higher secondary schools. School and Mass Education minister Nityananda Gond on Wednesday informed that these schools will start functioning from the new 2025-26 academic session. Upgradation of the schools to higher secondary level has been recently approved by the Ministry of Education's Project Approval Board (PAB) for Samagra Siksha for the 2025-26 academic session. Of these schools, 28 will be offering science streams and six commerce. The rest of the higher secondary schools will have arts stream. Gond said this will help a large number of students who had to travel longer distances to pursue higher secondary education. 'Such children who did not have the scope to pursue Plus II within their areas, can now do so in their local school. Most of these upgraded schools are in rural pockets of the state. This way, the children will receive quality education under the government's comprehensive education system,' he added. During the last session, 74 high schools in the state had been upgraded as higher secondary schools by the PAB.
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Fun learning: Over 11 lakh students join Odisha government's summer program on WhatsApp
BHUBANESWAR: The state government has started an 'Odisha Summer Learning Programme' this year to ensure students are connected to studies during the ongoing summer vacation, but in a fun and engaging way. At present, over 11 lakh students are actively taking part in the programme. Launched by the School and Mass Education department, the initiative aims to keep students from Classes I to VIII in government schools connected to learning through digital platforms during the summer break. From learning alphabet and solving mathematical problems to exploring subjects through creative activities, the programme covers it all but with a creative touch. As part of the programme, SME officials said around 1,70,932 WhatsApp groups have been created under the guidance of teachers, enrolling more than 11.08 lakh parents whose children are studying in the primary and upper-primary level. Through these groups, teachers are sharing class-wise educational videos and learning materials at regular intervals, while the students, with support from their parents, are studying from home in a fun and engaging way.
New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Odisha govt announces early summer vacation for schools & colleges
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government on Tuesday announced early summer vacations for all government and private schools and colleges from Wednesday in view of the intense heatwave situation in the state. The decision was taken at a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi where he prioritised safeguarding children's health during scorching heat in summer. As per Majhi's directive, all government and private educational institutions, from anganwadi centres and pre-schools to Class XII, will remain closed across the state from April 23 onwards, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. This apart, instructions were issued to ensure dry rations are delivered to the homes of anganwadi children during this closure period. Officials informed that the directive applies to students of both government and private colleges, until further notice. However, examinations that have already been scheduled will be conducted as planned, and the authorities concerned have been asked to ensure adequate arrangements for the same. Meanwhile, hostel students will be allowed to stay in hostels during the vacation period if they wish so. Summer vacation in schools usually start from the first week of May. This year, the School and Mass Education department had scheduled it for the students from May 6. However, soaring mercury level prompted the state government to prepone the summer vacation by a fortnight. The sharp rise in daytime temperature for the last three days has severely disrupted normal life in many parts of Odisha. As per the IMD, five places in the state recorded temperature above 44 degree Celsius and above with Jharsuguda remaining the hottest at 46.2 degree Celsius on the day. Met officials said the temperature recorded in Jharsuguda was the highest in the state this season so far. Similarly, Hirakud recorded day temperature of 44.7 degree C followed by Sambalpur 44.6 degree C, 44.5 degree C in Boudh and 44 degree C in Titilagarh. The state capital logged daytime temperature of 36.7 degree C. Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre director, Manorama Mohanty said the dry weather and severe heat conditions are likely to continue in the state for the next three to four days. She, however, said parts of Odisha including Jharsuguda, Angul, Boudh, Sundargarh and Sambalpur are expected to receive rain and thundershower during this period due to moisture and other factors.
